formulation

noun

for·​mu·​la·​tion ˌfȯr-myə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce formulation (audio)
Synonyms of formulationnext
: an act or the product of formulating

Examples of formulation in a Sentence

his letter was a very accurate formulation of his thoughts on the matter
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On the packaging side of the business, AI modeled how formulations behave in Hellmann's Easy-Out squeeze bottle — which the company says saved months of physical lab work. Barbara Booth, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026 In the formulation of quantum mechanics presented by Erwin Schrödinger in 1926, the state of a quantum system is represented by a mathematical entity called the wave function. Quanta Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026 Founded in Norway by Gine Margrethe, Bob Beauté is a minimalist beauty brand grounded in high quality, multifunctional formulations. Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026 Midlife women should speak with their doctors about their personal risk when taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT), since certain formulations can increase clotting risk. Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for formulation

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1873, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of formulation was circa 1873

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“Formulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/formulation. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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